FEATURED ARTICLE: Eating Out & Ripping Up!
Are you having problems eating out and trying to stay on that weight loss diet to get lean? How about at work,
where you'd prefer to go out with co-workers at lunch time to eat, instead of packing your own lunch.. is there
a possible middle ground for success? Of course!
This is really no problem at all. Actually, your worrying about it is probably pushing your cortisol level up
and doing more harm than anything else. Rarely do I find a restaurant that doesn't have anything suitable to eat.
It may not be perfect, but it's about making the smart or the best or, in some cases, the least worst choice. I
haven't met you, so I can't prescribe a specific diet. Generally, though, I suggest low-carb choices.
If you can, always book the restaurant yourself. That way you know there will be something appropriate to eat,
if you let the others reserve the spot, you don't know where you'll end up-it could be at an all-you-can-eat
Chinese buffet or the ViP table next to Rosie O'Donnell. Here are some tips for eating out:
1. Have water with lemon or lime. That helps alkalize your system. The more alkaline you are, the easier it is to
combat stress.
2. There's always steak, chicken or other meats on the menu. The problems arise with the preparation and/or the
toppings that come with the meat. Ask the waiter about any sauces or topping to check for hidden carbs.
3. order a salad with your meat, and get balsamic vinegar and oil to make sure there are no hidden carbs again.
It's quite common for restaurants to add sugar to salad dressings for taste. The balsamic vinegar actually lowers
the glycemic index of your meal by up to 20 percent. Ask for your salad to be served with the main meal. If it
comes early, put it aside and eat it after your meat.
4. When you order, ask for vegetables, and make sure they're steamed or raw. You don't want the side of potato or
rice. Order veggies-or extra veggies-instead, and you won't be tempted to eat it while you wheel and deal million-dollar
deals.
5. Tell the waiter that you won't be having dessert, so he or she won't ask you at the end of meal. That way you'll
be less tempted when coworkers order it.
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